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Teaching languages in New Delhi and online.
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Modern and classical languages across several regions.
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Laura Marsolek
8 years ago
great grammar instruction, especially for beginners
Luisa Höfler
10 months ago
My Urdu classes at Zabaan school for languages have been very good so far. Riya is an amazing teacher who makes it easy to understand grammar and to focus on all parts of language learning, including speaking and writing. I‘m very happy with my choice.
Raquel R.
5 years ago
I took a Hindi script course online and learnt a lot in just a few classes. The teacher was great and explained everything with a lot of patience and care. Also, they responded to all my emails and solved all my queries really fast so can't recommend them enough.
Harsimran Kaur
12 months ago
I’ve had the good fortune of a rather special relationship with Zabaan—in that, over the past several years, I’ve been both a student and a teacher there. After learning Urdu in 2008, I was looking for ways to stay connected with the language when I came across Zabaan through an internet search. Ali generously offered me the help of their in-house Urdu scholar, Reza, if I could take on the task of translating a set of stories from classical into English. While I’m certain that I severely tested Reza’s patience with my newly acquired, faltering Urdu, I began a relationship with an organisation that, as a language lover and lifelong learner, I’ve had the privilege of turning to time and again. A couple of years later, I was thrilled when Ali invited me to teach Punjabi online for Zabaan—an engagement that continued for the next couple of years. Then, courtesy of Zabaan, I took Farsi classes with a particularly interesting individual. While I’m no longer an active student or teacher with them today, Ali remains my go-to person for any questions related to Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit—or any language, really—especially when even the internet falls short. I can always count on an answer from him; and if he doesn’t have it, he’ll make sure to find it—often along with additional context, book recommendations and more. In a world where everyone is a surface-level expert, it is a relief to know that there are people like Ali, and places like Zabaan, that do justice to the word expert. Their approach to language teaching speaks for itself in the sheer number of students they’ve taught. I see a future in which a Zabaan language certification holds the same weight as those from the world’s top language institutions—if, indeed that future hasn’t already arrived.
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Since 2009, students from around the world have trusted Zabaan to help them achieve their language-learning goals. From complete beginners taking their first steps in Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Bengali, Punjabi, and other languages, to advanced learners conducting academic research, preparing for relocation, or deepening family and cultural connections, our students consistently achieve meaningful results.
With a multinational team of experienced instructors and a proven teaching methodology, Zabaan has helped thousands of learners develop real-world language skills and confidence. We are especially known for our highly regarded Hindi programs for expats, diplomats, researchers, and international students, as well as our Urdu programs for Hindi speakers seeking to expand their linguistic and cultural horizons.
Our greatest measure of success is the progress of our students—many of whom continue their studies with us for years, return to learn additional languages, or recommend Zabaan to friends, family, colleagues, and universities around the world.
Explore articles, language-learning tips, cultural insights, student stories, and updates from the Zabaan community. Whether you’re studying Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Sanskrit, Persian, or another language, our blog is designed to help you learn more deeply and stay connected to the cultures behind the words.
Jeff
Jeffrey loves languages and people. He speaks Spanish because he is of Puerto Rican descent and studied Arabic in university.
He has a Masters degree in linguistics studies and education. He has experience in teaching English, Spanish, Chinese, Chinese Sign Language, American Sign Language and Thai. Having lived in many countries has helped him achieve these endeavors.
He has a passion for learning languages and teaching them as well. He has studied many languages with Zabaan such as Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Tamil, Punjabi, Pashto and Dari just to name a few.
Jeffrey’s experience in learning languages and living in many countries helps him to be an understanding and compassionate teacher. He knows how challenging it is to dedicate time in learning a language. He knows that learning a language you will learn the culture and enjoy the food, dance and the literature of the people. He will help you to see that if you love the language and the people who speak it. It will no doubt motivate you not to give up!
You will not only learn the language you will live it.
Harmain
Harmain Fatima has diverse academic and professional interests, which led her to pursue a dual academic background in BSc Nursing and BA English.
She has a strong interest in teaching, tutoring, and training, and began her teaching journey immediately after completing her 12th grade. Over the past four years, she has gained valuable experience working with students across different proficiency levels.
Beyond academics and teaching, she enjoys creative and hands-on pursuits such as crafts and creative writing. She is also an avid reader with a deep appreciation for literature.
Rachayta
Rachayta has been teaching Hindi and Braj Bhasha at Zabaan since 2012. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Hindi from Delhi University in 2010 and her master’s degree in Linguistics from Jawaharlal Nehru University two years later. A native Hindi speaker and student of the language, Rachayta is knowledgeable about the language at both a conversational and structural level. Her love of linguistics enables her to deconstruct the language and simplify it for students while her interest in Hindi literature allows her to carefully select the most appropriate reading for her students according to their interests and language learning goals. Her passion for other regional languages led her to learn Braj Bhasha — the 16th century western dialect of Hindi. She also learned Urdu during her time at Zabaan and is now teaching that as well at all levels.